Apolipoprotein B

A protein that carries cholesterol in your blood. High levels suggest increased bad cholesterol (LDL), raising heart disease risk.

CT coronary angiogram (CTCA)

The gold standard for assessing heart health. Uses X-rays to create detailed images of heart arteries detecting plaque build up which leads to strokes and heart attacks.

Diastolic Blood Pressure Profiling

Measures arterial pressure when the heart rests between beats, assessing heart relaxation and blood flow maintenance.

HDL Cholesterol

“Good” cholesterol that removes other cholesterol types from the bloodstream, high levels reduce heart disease risk.

High Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein

A sensitive CRP test detecting minute inflammation changes, indicating risk for conditions like heart disease.

LDL Cholesterol

“Bad” cholesterol that can accumulate in artery walls, high levels increase heart disease and stroke risk.

Lipoprotein (a) / Lp (a)

A particle carrying cholesterol, fats, and proteins. High levels, often genetic, can increase heart disease and stroke risk due to arterial plaque buildup.

Non-HDL Cholesterol

Total cholesterol minus HDL, indicating all potentially harmful cholesterol types that contribute to cardiovascular disease.

Serum Triglycerides

A type of blood fat. High levels suggest increased heart disease risk, potentially needing dietary or medical intervention.

Systolic Blood Pressure Profiling

Measures arterial pressure during heartbeats, indicating risk for hypertension-related conditions.

Total Cholesterol

Measures all cholesterol in your blood, indicating heart disease risk by assessing levels of HDL, LDL, and triglycerides.

CT Calcium Score

A CT Calcium Score is a non-invasive heart scan that uses specialised X-rays to measure the amount of calcified plaque in your coronary arteries, helping to assess your risk of a heart attack.